Jake Paul is planning a return to the Ring towards the end of this year while he gets a step closer to a world title fight.
The controversial YouTuber boxer is currently ranked number 14 by the WBA, which means that he is a legitimate competition for the championship of Gilberto Ramirez. He was even confronted with 'Zurdo' after she shared the card in California last month and started the Build for a confrontation.
However, it seems that the place of Paul within the WBA ranking list may be in danger, because the administrative body is planning to place its placement 'under assessment' in Madrid next week. And he seems to be more interested in chasing Badou Jack, instead the 41-year-old WBC Cruiserweight Champion.
Jake Paul's business partner confirms the plan for Return
Jake Paul's fight with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr was his second choice for a competition this year, after first plans for a huge crossover match with Canelo Alvarez fell on at the last minute. He turned to the former champion, whose history in the sport helped in earning Paul's world ranking.
Now Paul is a return to the end of the year, according to his most valuable promotions co-founder Nakisa Bidarian. Former UFC COO Bidarian, who appeared on the Ariel Helwani show, explained that no opponent has been set up yet, but the next game will continue Paul's path to a title fight.
“Absolutely 100 percent,” Bidarian replied when he was asked if Paul would fight again this year. 'November, December. I see him tonight for dinner and we have that conversation [about who is the frontrunner for his opponent].
“The only possibility at the moment is that Jake wants to fight for a belt as quickly as possible. That is the real critical factor. I have to talk to him.
“I think it is difficult this year because Badou Jack he wants to fight more, so someone has a mandatory rematch with the man he just defeated for the WBC. I don't know if this year is possible [for the title fight] But we will see.
Jake Paul wants to pursue world championship dreams
It seems that Paul is increasingly serious about his efforts to pursue a world championship, and has it somewhat in the right way. He is arranged by the WBA and has discussed the possibility of further rankings with over administrative bodies, in particular the WBC.
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It seems that Badou Jack is the champion he wants to pursue, after he shared a card with him the night he fought against Tommy Fury two years ago. For Paul's critics, they will claim that Jack is eligible for his opponent selection, since he is about to become 42 and is better known for his super-half-weight run.
“I want more difficult hunters, I want to become a world champion,” said Paul during his interview after the fight in the Honda Center last month. However, he shouted an eclectic group of rivals, including lightweight Gervonta Davis, heavyweight Anthony Joshua and his old rival Tommy Fury.